Job Description
Responsible for supervising and managing all in-house laboratory operations, including testing activities, laboratory personnel, testing equipment, SOPs, WIs, and the calibration system, to ensure accurate test results, on-time execution, and full readiness for internal and customer audits.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Supervise all in-house testing activities (construction, performance, material, finishing tests, etc.). Ensure tests are conducted in accordance with approved standards, SOPs, and WIs.
- Control testing schedules and lead time. Control test data, test logs, and internal test reports. Review and approve test reports prior to release. Ensure test data accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
- Responsible for maintaining technical authority over laboratory testing activities to ensure technical validity and reliability of testing methods and results.
- Train staff on testing standards, equipment operation, and laboratory safety. Provide technical guidance and handle abnormal situations during testing.
- Establish, maintain, and control the master list of measuring and testing equipment. Plan and monitor periodic calibration activities (internal and external). Ensure all equipment is calibrated and labeled on time. Supervise handling of out-of-calibration equipment in accordance with SOPs.
- Ensure laboratory safety, cleanliness, and orderly conditions. Be responsible for the safety and health of laboratory personnel. Propose improvements related to testing methods, equipment, procedures, and lab layout.
- Perform other duties as assigned by QA Manager.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Accuracy of test data and reports.
- Feasibility and compliance of lab SOPs/WIs.
- On-time calibration compliance rate (%).
- On-time test completion rate of the laboratory (%).
- Number of out-of-calibration equipment used (Target: 0).
- Laboratory productivity.